Personal Care Assistant (PCA)

Personal Care Assistant Required!

Do you have experience supporting pupils with SEND in a school environment?

Are you comfortable providing personal care when required?

Would you like to join a supportive school on a full-time, five-day-per-week basis?

TeacherActive is proud to be working with a supportive mainstream school in Derby that is committed to inclusion and providing pupils with a safe, positive learning environment. The school has a welcoming staff team and places a strong focus on pupil wellbeing, independence and development.

The school is looking to appoint a SEND Teaching Assistant for five days per week on a long-term basis, with the opportunity to become permanent. The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will provide classroom and individual support, assist pupils with their learning and deliver personal care sensitively and respectfully when required.

The successful SEND Teaching Assistant will have:

• A relevant Level 2 or Level 3 Teaching Assistant qualification is desirable
• Experience supporting children or young people with SEND
• Experience or confidence providing personal care
• The ability to work effectively on a one-to-one and small-group basis
• A patient, caring and resilient approach
• Availability to work five days per week

In return for the above you can expect to receive:

• A dedicated team of consultants available 24/7 to help you with the easy onboarding process
• CPD courses and certificates as part of the My-Progression channel
• Market-leading rates of pay
• TeacherActive Referral Scheme, receive up to £200 when you refer a friend, terms and conditions apply

Our staff are paid on a PAYE basis, so you can rest assured that you’re paying the right level of TAX and National Insurance and there’s no messing around with admin charges coming out of your hard earned cash.

If you are interested in this SEND Teaching Assistant position, then click APPLY NOW and I will be in touch regarding this fantastic opportunity.

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About TeacherActive

TeacherActive is one of the UK’s leading education recruitment agencies, with over 20 years of experience supporting schools and education professionals. We place teachers and support staff into a wide range of temporary, contract and permanent roles, helping candidates find rewarding opportunities that suit their experience, availability and career goals. We pride ourselves on providing an excellent service to both our schools and candidates.

Equal Opportunities Statement

TeacherActive is an equal opportunities employer and operates as an Employment Business and Employment Agency in providing temporary, contract and permanent job seeking services.

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Registration may involve an enhanced DBS check, ID checks and the supply of good professional references, depending on the role. We are committed to safeguarding and compliance across all placements. 

Regular external audits have shown repeatedly that our standards are exceptional. We are passionate about finding the right staff for each education environment.